grandiose (Meaning)
grandiose (s)
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval
affectedly genteel
grandiose (a.)
Impressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid; striking; -- in a good sense.
Characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor; flaunting; turgid; bombastic; -- in a bad sense; as, a grandiose style.
Synonyms & Antonyms of grandiose
Synonyms:
- sublime
- prepossessing
- overblown
- heavenly
- stupendous
- cosmical
- celestial
- extraordinary
- terrific
- prodigious
- apocalyptic
- sumptuous
- awesome
- wondrous
- awful
- gorgeous
- striking
- divine
- superb
- apocalyptical
- princely
- inflated
- pompous
- opulent
- kingly
- queenly
- lordly
- monstrous
- sensational
- palatial
- magnific
- cosmic
- redoubtable
- marvelous
Antonyms:
grandiose Sentence Examples
- The palace's grandiose facade boasted towering turrets and intricate carvings.
- The wedding reception was an extravagant affair with grandiose decorations and a lavish buffet.
- The politician's grandiose promises were met with skepticism and disbelief.
- The movie's grandiose scope was both impressive and overwhelming.
- The artist's grandiose painting depicted a heavenly scene with angels and cherubs.
- The CEO's grandiose vision for the company's future seemed both ambitious and unrealistic.
- The museum's grandiose collection included masterpieces from across the globe.
- The grandiose gestures of the actor on stage were both captivating and over-the-top.
- The grandiose opening ceremony of the Olympics featured a spectacular display of fireworks and performances.
- The politician's grandiose rhetoric failed to inspire the voters and led to their defeat in the election.
FAQs About the word grandiose
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval, affectedly genteelImpressive or elevating in effect; imposing; splendid; stri
glorious, impressive, royal, grand, proud, massive, majestic,magnificent, epic, imposing
modest, unimpressive, common, common, unprepossessing,humble, ordinary, unprepossessing, humble, ordinary
The palace's grandiose facade boasted towering turrets and intricate carvings.
The wedding reception was an extravagant affair with grandiose decorations and a lavish buffet.
The politician's grandiose promises were met with skepticism and disbelief.
The movie's grandiose scope was both impressive and overwhelming.
